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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.69, 3,969.71 and 2,100.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.69, 3,969.71 and 2,100.43 is: 3,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.69 : 3,969.71 = 2,100.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.69/3,969.71 = 2,100.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.69x = 3,969.71 × 2,100.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.69x = 8,338,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,100.31/2,643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.97

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